Hello,
You can try using AT commands for sending SMS messages from routers SSH. PLC sends AT command to the router, router send an SMS message to specific number.
Here how you can test it:
1. Connect to the rotuers SSH;
2. Use following commands:
- ifdown ppp
- /etc/init.d/gsmd stop
- microcom /dev/modem_cmd
- ate1
- gsmctl -A AT+CMGF=1
- gsmctl -A AT+CMGs="+<phone number where to send SMS>" after pressing [Enter] you should se ">" it means you can write text
- To send SMS press [Ctrl] + [z]
If your PLC supports RS232 or RS485 serial ports, then you could use TRB142 or TRB145 as they support full modem control, which allos end device to controll LTE module, this way your PLC could send/receive SMS messages.
Also, if you only need a device which could provide you with the possability to use LTE module for example sending SMS messages, then you can also try using TRM device, which are modems but they only has USB type of connection.